Alcoholism

Remember that everything that is being taken too much is bad. Take what is enough and don’t take beyond the limit. An example of taking things more than we need, is illustrated in drinking alcoholic beverages. We know that all excess is bad, and it is the same as drinking plenty of alcohol. In the United States, a survey discovered that there is a growing number of alcohol dependence and abuse.
Alcohol abuse refers to excessive or problematic use of alcohol. It produces one or more of the following effects in the person:

o Failure to fulfill major obligations at work, school, or home
o Legal problems]

Its recurrent use can bring hazard to situations and relationships. There are plenty of interpersonal problem that have been caused by or worsened by drinking.

Alcohol dependence refers to a more serious disorder involving excessive and wrong use. It leads to 3 or more of the following signs:
o Tolerance changes (need for more to achieve desired effect, or achieving the effect with lesser amounts of alcohol)
o Withdrawal symptoms following a reduction or cessation of drinking (such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, or seizures) or using alcohol to avoid withdrawal symptoms (for example, early morning drinking)
o Drinking more alcohol or drinking over a longer period of time than intended (loss of control)
o Inability to cut down or stop
o Spending a great deal of time drinking or recovering from its effects
o Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities
o Continuing to drink despite knowing alcohol use has caused or worsened problems

Alcoholism can be prevented, same as smoking. Don’t start so it won’t get hard to quit. If you do, you would quit life in an early age. Every thing that goes beyond limit is bad.

Teen’s Abusive Drinking Problem

Teenage addiction to drugs and alcohol has become more rampant today than it is before thirty years ago. And in these most recent years, alcohol addiction has become alarming. The number of teenagers undergoing alcohol addiction counseling has increased tremendously. And even treatment centers have begun to accept patients younger than twelve. Though it is, teenage is such a delicate subject for psychology of teenagers is very complicated and external factors are influential in alcohol use in this age group.

Being a teen is not easy as some of us may have already passed this stage. This is the time where a lot of changes occur, both physical and emotional. And these changes play a large role in the confusion and the need for acceptance which teenage feel at this time. Peer pressure is a big motivator in the increased use of alcohol as well as drugs. Teenagers are experiencing a stage where they have identity crisis. They are beginning to prepare their life as an adult and this sometimes brings them to confusion. To a teenager, it seems that their friends are the only ones that understand them. And the need to be accepted to this circle of friends, is sometimes participating to drugs and alcohol.

Generally, professionals are hesitant to label a teenager as an addict. One of the reasons is because when a person is drinking alcohol regularly it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are already suffering from alcoholism. And another reason is that teenagers are developing psychologically and it would be very dangerous to diagnose them as an addict before they are at least 20 years old. Thus, it is not good to force a teenager into recovery neither it is to put them in a rehabilitation program just because you discover they are drinking alcohol. But if your child is beginning to develop serious alcohol abuse and cannot cease their use, then a treatment is necessary in this situation.

Filipino Caution: Effects Of Alcohol Beverages

A tradition is a meaningful and significant practice that is passed down from generation to generation. It usually denotes patriotism and a sign of respect as a member of the community to participate in such customs. Festivals and fiestas offer a unique window to each Filipino’s tradition and an opportunity to savor the many celebratory flavors of its cultural diversity. To know if the community enjoyed the merriment and festivities, the last morsel of food is usually eaten and the last jigger of liquor is more often than not quaffed. A fiesta,will not be completely celebrated without alcohol. Whether you like it or not, it has been a part of the Filipino tradition.

Alcoholic beverages offer significant health benefits:

1. It lowers the danger of a heart attack,
2. It decreases the occurence of Diabetes,
3. It minimizes the risk of acquiring Alzheimer’s disease
4. It reduces the danger of stroke and
5. It increases an individual’s lifespan.

In very small amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious. The impression is that drinking is cool, but the nervous system changes comes from drinking too much alcohol. It can make people do stupid or illegal things. More alcohol causes greater changes in the brain, resulting in intoxication. People who have overused alcohol may stagger, lose their coordination, and slur their speech. When large amounts of alcohol are consumed, the liver cells in our body lose their function that can result to Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Liver Cancer.

Many Filipinos drink as an outlet to temporarily forget their problems, anxieties and frustrations. Many people can’t control their drinking without help. People with drinking problems can’t stop drinking until they are ready to admit they have a problem and get help. Everyone makes decisions about whether to drink and how much. It’s possible to enjoy a festival, fiesta, party or other event as much, if not more so, when you don’t drink too much. And with the central nervous system working as it’s supposed to, Filipinos will remember more about the great they had!